Destination Canterbury

Welcome to Destination Canterbury, a guide to exploring Christchurch and Canterbury, New Zealand.

2012 Canterbury Ski Season

The ski season in Canterbury is about to kick off, and Christchurch makes a great place to base yourself for the slopes. Find out more information on Canterbury Ski Fields.

Shopping

Christchurch also offers plenty of great shopping options for locals and visitors alike, such as the Tower Junction Mega Centre.

Christchurch Wedding Venues

Check out our favourite wedding venues, engage a wedding planner and book your accommodation.

Christchurch Earthquake Information

We do emphasise that some businesses listed on this website may be affected by the February 2011 earthquake in terms of their operational capacity. This is especially the case for accommodation and restaurant facilities in the CBD of Christchurch.

It is important to note that Christchurch International Airport is operating as normal.

If you have any specific queries please use the Contact Page and we will do our best to address your questions during this trying time.

The New Zealand Government has established a website with updates and information.

The Twitter tag #eqnz is for all tweets related to the Christchurch earthquake.

If you would like to make a donation to assist those affected by this tragic event please visit the web site of the New Zealand Red Cross.